Byliny Book: Hero Tales of Russia by Marion Chilton Harrison
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"Byliny Book: Hero Tales of Russia" by Marion Chilton Harrison is a collection of traditional Russian epic tales known as "byliny," likely written in the early 20th century. This book retells the stories of heroic figures from Russian folklore who dared to defend their homeland against invading forces, emphasizing themes of bravery, strength, and the importance of the land and its people. The tales not only serve as entertainment but also as
a means of connecting readers, especially children, to Russian cultural heritage. The collection focuses on four main heroes: Volgá, a prince with magical abilities; Mikúla, a humble yet strong ploughman; Svyatogór, a giant whose strength is both a gift and a burden; and Ilyá, a peasant turned warrior who becomes a defender of Kiev. With these characters, the stories highlight their adventures, interactions with each other, and encounters with the formidable Tartar forces. The themes of loyalty, valor, and the struggle for freedom resonate throughout, as Ilyá, in particular, rises to challenge threats against his people, embodying the spirit of the Russian land. As children learn about these characters and their exploits, they also discover important lessons about honor, friendship, and the importance of protecting one’s home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Harrison, Marion Chilton |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Stewart, Hugh, Mrs., 1878-1966 |
| Title | Byliny Book: Hero Tales of Russia |
| Contents | The story of Volgá -- Mikúla the villager's son -- Svyatogór -- Svyatogór and Ilyá of Múrom -- Ilyá of Múrom and Nightingale the Robber -- The three ways -- Ilyá of Múrom and King Kálin. |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Legends -- Russia (Federation) |
| Subject | Byliny |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66643 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-66643-3 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 595 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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